Flatland

In the future of 2010, three young Americans, Quentin, JT and Amy are visiting Shanghai, when they get shanghaied by mysterious Mr. Smith and taken to Flatland, a place where past and present meet, literally. The only way out for them is to agree to fight Khan for him, an evil ancient warrior who lives through his reincarnations and could destroy the world if not stopped in time. Coventry and Jagger help him, while encyclopedic Linda helps Smith in his 4,000 year quest to stop him. Smith has an alter ego, a wise Shanghai nightclub owner known as Uncle, who gives advice to those who need it.

Directed by Vic Sarin, Paul Lynch, Joseph L. Scanlan, Brenton Spencer, Brendan Maher, Colin Budds, Ian Gilmour, Richard Franklin, Flatland leans on a strong ensemble — Dennis Hopper, Phillip Rhys, Françoise Yip — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about action titles of 2002.